The family-owned Music Road Hotel in Pigeon Forge is conveniently located right near the main Parkway, but also borders the serene Little Pigeon River, so many balconies overlook the picturesque natural surroundings. It also has a large convention center, which caters to year-round events; along with a sister hotel across the street, the hotel can host large numbers of guests. The rooms are quite a bit larger than is average for the area, and more upscale than at many other neighboring hotels. Billed as a water park, the indoor and outdoor pools do have more extensive features than average, but calling it a park is a waterslide too far. It has slightly higher rates, more refined interiors, and bigger TVs than sister property, Music Road Inn; it's also on the river and attached to the convention center. But you have to go across the street for the fitness room.
The family-owned Music Road Hotel in Pigeon Forge is conveniently located right near the main Parkway, but also borders the serene Little Pigeon River, so many balconies overlook the picturesque natural surroundings. It also has a large convention center, which caters to year-round events; along with a sister hotel across the street, the hotel can host large numbers of guests. The rooms are quite a bit larger than is average for the area, and more upscale than at many other neighboring hotels. Billed as a water park, the indoor and outdoor pools do have more extensive features than average, but calling it a park is a waterslide too far. It has slightly higher rates, more refined interiors, and bigger TVs than sister property, Music Road Inn; it's also on the river and attached to the convention center. But you have to go across the street for the fitness room.
The motel-style River Place Inn & Cabins offers attractive rates for a hotel located along Pigeon Forge's main drag, but amenities are limited and rooms get mixed reviews on cleanliness and upkeep. The two-pearl property has 52 units with dated decor, all of which include microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Cabins and condos come with amenities that are a notch up, like full kitchens, whirlpool tubs, and fireplaces. However, smoking is also allowed in some units. There's no on-site restaurant, and guests are charged for ice, but there's a heated outdoor pool and a grassy area along the river with picnic tables and barbecues. For a slightly higher rate, Clarion Inn offers spacious and tidy rooms and a free hot breakfast, plus a waterslide by the pool.
The motel-style River Place Inn & Cabins offers attractive rates for a hotel located along Pigeon Forge's main drag, but amenities are limited and rooms get mixed reviews on cleanliness and upkeep. The two-pearl property has 52 units with dated decor, all of which include microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Cabins and condos come with amenities that are a notch up, like full kitchens, whirlpool tubs, and fireplaces. However, smoking is also allowed in some units. There's no on-site restaurant, and guests are charged for ice, but there's a heated outdoor pool and a grassy area along the river with picnic tables and barbecues. For a slightly higher rate, Clarion Inn offers spacious and tidy rooms and a free hot breakfast, plus a waterslide by the pool.
The Music Road Inn is the sister property to the family-owned Music Road Hotel across the street. It has nearly identical amenities (with the notable addition of a fitness center) and guests are free to use amenities at either location. The large convention center is attached to the main property nearby, but considered part of the Inn as well, making both hotels popular with groups and business travelers. The rooms are larger than average for the area and have private balconies, although, unlike those at the Hotel, the rooms at the Inn do not have river views. The indoor and outdoor pools are the main draw, and a dedicated kids' pool makes the Inn friendlier for families. Compared to the main Music Road Hotel, the Inn has slightly cheaper rates and smaller TVs, and the rooms are a bit older and more dated in style.
The Music Road Inn is the sister property to the family-owned Music Road Hotel across the street. It has nearly identical amenities (with the notable addition of a fitness center) and guests are free to use amenities at either location. The large convention center is attached to the main property nearby, but considered part of the Inn as well, making both hotels popular with groups and business travelers. The rooms are larger than average for the area and have private balconies, although, unlike those at the Hotel, the rooms at the Inn do not have river views. The indoor and outdoor pools are the main draw, and a dedicated kids' pool makes the Inn friendlier for families. Compared to the main Music Road Hotel, the Inn has slightly cheaper rates and smaller TVs, and the rooms are a bit older and more dated in style.
Ramada Pigeon Forge North is a standard budget property with a convenient location for tourists visiting Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains. The 127 rooms are clean, but slightly dated dark. They come with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges; suites with fireplaces and hot tubs are available. The hotel serves free continental breakfast with cold and hot items, but no other meals. Features include a nice indoor pool, a tiny gym, and coin-operated laundry facilities. A trolley stops out front for transportation to Pigeon Forge shops, restaurants, and attractions. As an alternative, The BEST WESTERN Plaza Inn has an outdoor pool and a kiddy pool, making it a good option for families.
Ramada Pigeon Forge North is a standard budget property with a convenient location for tourists visiting Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains. The 127 rooms are clean, but slightly dated dark. They come with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges; suites with fireplaces and hot tubs are available. The hotel serves free continental breakfast with cold and hot items, but no other meals. Features include a nice indoor pool, a tiny gym, and coin-operated laundry facilities. A trolley stops out front for transportation to Pigeon Forge shops, restaurants, and attractions. As an alternative, The BEST WESTERN Plaza Inn has an outdoor pool and a kiddy pool, making it a good option for families.
This average Best Western has three pools and a convenient location working in its favor. It's got an ideal spot on the parkway in Pigeon Forge for tourists visiting the area's attractions, especially those interested in Dollywood and The Dixie Stampede, both of which are minutes away. There is a free hot breakfast but no restaurant or bar on-site, though there are other dining options within walking distance. The rooms are large, especially for this price range, but bland and in need of some updates. There are three different small pools to choose from -- especially popular with families -- and budget travelers can stretch their dollar with the added freebies like parking and HBO. Up the Parkway, The Inn On The River has similar amenities along with river views for the same rates.
This average Best Western has three pools and a convenient location working in its favor. It's got an ideal spot on the parkway in Pigeon Forge for tourists visiting the area's attractions, especially those interested in Dollywood and The Dixie Stampede, both of which are minutes away. There is a free hot breakfast but no restaurant or bar on-site, though there are other dining options within walking distance. The rooms are large, especially for this price range, but bland and in need of some updates. There are three different small pools to choose from -- especially popular with families -- and budget travelers can stretch their dollar with the added freebies like parking and HBO. Up the Parkway, The Inn On The River has similar amenities along with river views for the same rates.
The Clarion Inn in Pigeon Forge is ideally located for tourists to explore Pigeon Forge and the surrounding area, just a block off the main Parkway and the trolley stop. There's plenty of action for kids, including a game room and multiple pool activities, although the tiny outdoor pool is no more than a landing zone for the waterslide. The large rooms are much better than others in this range, and different rooms have different color palettes; guests can make requests when booking. Restaurants and bars next door are a plus, as the hotel has neither, but also present noise issues at night with loud music. Also of note is the Harley Davidson dealership next door, which pleases enthusiasts, but the ever-present sound of motorcycles is not a welcome sound to all. The nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge has a few comparable amenities, but avoids the potential noise issues.
The Clarion Inn in Pigeon Forge is ideally located for tourists to explore Pigeon Forge and the surrounding area, just a block off the main Parkway and the trolley stop. There's plenty of action for kids, including a game room and multiple pool activities, although the tiny outdoor pool is no more than a landing zone for the waterslide. The large rooms are much better than others in this range, and different rooms have different color palettes; guests can make requests when booking. Restaurants and bars next door are a plus, as the hotel has neither, but also present noise issues at night with loud music. Also of note is the Harley Davidson dealership next door, which pleases enthusiasts, but the ever-present sound of motorcycles is not a welcome sound to all. The nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge has a few comparable amenities, but avoids the potential noise issues.
The only Marriott property in the center of Pigeon Forge, SpringHill Suites tries to cater to all brand loyalists with a waterslide for the kids, work desks for business travelers, and free breakfast for all. The hotel is just a block off the main Parkway, close enough for easy access to the area attractions, but far enough that rooms don't get traffic noise. The rooms are all suites with small living and working areas, but their bizarre layouts can be confounding -- for so much square footage, they can feel cramped, and TVs are inconveniently placed. Both the Clarion Inn and Music Road Hotel have rooms nearly as large and actually offer more amenities for noticeably cheaper rates.
The only Marriott property in the center of Pigeon Forge, SpringHill Suites tries to cater to all brand loyalists with a waterslide for the kids, work desks for business travelers, and free breakfast for all. The hotel is just a block off the main Parkway, close enough for easy access to the area attractions, but far enough that rooms don't get traffic noise. The rooms are all suites with small living and working areas, but their bizarre layouts can be confounding -- for so much square footage, they can feel cramped, and TVs are inconveniently placed. Both the Clarion Inn and Music Road Hotel have rooms nearly as large and actually offer more amenities for noticeably cheaper rates.
This family-owned budget hotel has some of the lowest rates in the area, with a location to match any other along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. The common areas in particular feel quite dated, with an aesthetic somewhere between a high-school cafeteria and a furnished basement, but almost all of the rooms are large, updated, and clean (there are occasional exceptions in this aging building). Though small, the indoor and outdoor pools -- along with a game room -- make for kid-friendly activities in any weather. Up the road, The Inn On The River is also independently operated, considerably nicer, and has more amenities, but it's tough to beat the rock-bottom rates here.
This family-owned budget hotel has some of the lowest rates in the area, with a location to match any other along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. The common areas in particular feel quite dated, with an aesthetic somewhere between a high-school cafeteria and a furnished basement, but almost all of the rooms are large, updated, and clean (there are occasional exceptions in this aging building). Though small, the indoor and outdoor pools -- along with a game room -- make for kid-friendly activities in any weather. Up the road, The Inn On The River is also independently operated, considerably nicer, and has more amenities, but it's tough to beat the rock-bottom rates here.
The charm and spunk of legendary singer Dolly Parton is channeled into this three-and-a-half-pearl resort attached to the amusement park Dollywood. Family-friendly to the core, the resort holds an endless array of amenities and facilities that make it unnecessary to leave the premises for anything, although free shuttles do run to downtown Pigeon Forge. On-site features include multiple restaurants, pools, game rooms, a gym, and a spa. Although its 300 guest rooms are spacious and include plenty of design frills there's little beyond the standard amenities. But guests with kids will certainly appreciate the bunk beds in several rooms. For something a bit more straightforward and private, travelers could consider The Inn on the River.
The charm and spunk of legendary singer Dolly Parton is channeled into this three-and-a-half-pearl resort attached to the amusement park Dollywood. Family-friendly to the core, the resort holds an endless array of amenities and facilities that make it unnecessary to leave the premises for anything, although free shuttles do run to downtown Pigeon Forge. On-site features include multiple restaurants, pools, game rooms, a gym, and a spa. Although its 300 guest rooms are spacious and include plenty of design frills there's little beyond the standard amenities. But guests with kids will certainly appreciate the bunk beds in several rooms. For something a bit more straightforward and private, travelers could consider The Inn on the River.
The two-pearl Conner Hill Motor Lodge is located on the southern side of Pigeon Forge about a 10-minute drive from Dollywood. The motel-style complex has a decent number of features like a free breakfast with Krispy Kreme doughnuts and an outdoor pool. The rooms are dated in style, but come with convenient amenities like mini-fridges and microwaves. While most guests are happy that the rooms are clean and well-maintained, noise from other guests sitting and chatting in chairs outside their rooms in the evenings can be a bother. Conveniently, the trolley stops just outside the hotel. Travelers may want to consider the Baymont Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge as the rooms are in better shape and it’s within walking distance to the Island in Pigeon Forge.
The two-pearl Conner Hill Motor Lodge is located on the southern side of Pigeon Forge about a 10-minute drive from Dollywood. The motel-style complex has a decent number of features like a free breakfast with Krispy Kreme doughnuts and an outdoor pool. The rooms are dated in style, but come with convenient amenities like mini-fridges and microwaves. While most guests are happy that the rooms are clean and well-maintained, noise from other guests sitting and chatting in chairs outside their rooms in the evenings can be a bother. Conveniently, the trolley stops just outside the hotel. Travelers may want to consider the Baymont Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge as the rooms are in better shape and it’s within walking distance to the Island in Pigeon Forge.